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SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 5, 2026) — Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Jaime Martinez directs the landing of multiple F-35B Lighting IIs, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, during flight operations aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 5, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unfree and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)